mmorgan
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Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
So my C:\ drive died and I've been in fix it up mode for a week or so. Took the opportunity to upgrade OS (7 -> 8.1) and various and sundry tasks that I'd been wanting to do (240G SSD for C:, 2T for sample libraries; 1T project). Anywho, in looking at my Sonar installation(s) I'm thinking at this point I will only install X3. We'll get to a touch screen in the near future but for now...
So I am curious what my fellow Sonar users think. For me I find I never use previous versions of Sonar (though I do keep a rig available that is running X1 and X2). Other than the ProChannel plugs I don't really use any of the added content (R-Mix, TH2, Breverb, etc). So...
What do you all think?
Many Thanks,
Mike Win8(64), Sonar X3e(64) w/ RME Fireface UFX.
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scook
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/25 23:23:45
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I would just install X3 Producer and see how it goes. Worst case, you may need to install an older version later on or grab a plug-in or two using an advanced install of a previous version if something does not work out.
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mmorgan
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/25 23:31:29
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scook
I would just install X3 Producer and see how it goes. Worst case, you may need to install an older version later on or grab a plug-in or two using an advanced install of a previous version if something does not work out.
That's pretty much my thinking too scook. But it never fails to amaze me how someone on this forum may have a different perspective... Thanks,
Mike Win8(64), Sonar X3e(64) w/ RME Fireface UFX.
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 03:51:30
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No different perspective here.
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mmorgan
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 08:29:55
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 11:10:27
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You may want the R-Mix from X2 and you may want Pantheon from 8.5. You wont need to install the programs to get them installed.
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 11:35:07
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^^^^ Everything above...
Install just X3, then go back and install plugins from previous versions only if the need arises. It's a good way to see what it is you really need rather than what you think you might need but never wind up using anyway.
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 12:22:07
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Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
X2 is better than X1 and X3 is better than X2.
That's my opinion.
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 13:07:00
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John
You may want the R-Mix from X2 and you may want Pantheon from 8.5. You wont need to install the programs to get them installed.
Thanks John. In the past I never saw a need, for me, on the R-Mix. Correct me if I'm mistaken but is the Pantheon the 'Lexicon' reverb? Regards,
Mike Win8(64), Sonar X3e(64) w/ RME Fireface UFX.
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 13:08:07
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stevec
^^^^ Everything above...
Install just X3, then go back and install plugins from previous versions only if the need arises. It's a good way to see what it is you really need rather than what you think you might need but never wind up using anyway.
Thanks Steve
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mmorgan
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 13:10:34
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bapu
...X3 is better...
Ya, way better. Thanks bapu.
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 13:25:03
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It sounds like you have been getting along just fine without the extra plugins. The only point to installing legacy product is if there is something that is such an essential part of your workflow that it would cripple you otherwise or you discover the it can do something you need that current setup cannot replicate. For me that was the case with r-mix. Just to play devils advocate, the core install is relatively small and some things like v-vocal seem to work better with Ara. I never used v-vical before but I dabble in it now and then now.
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 13:32:29
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X1 was a blast, X2 bombed for some reason on my system but after much head banging was also a blast.
X3 is definitely da bomb! ;)
Very stable, I've almost started to believe it will never crash...
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 16:41:17
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+1 to the advice above on just starting with X3. As you said in the OP, you do not use the plug-ins from X1/X2. Good chance you will probably never miss them, and can always add them later if you do.
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 16:45:41
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I just installed a new 2T Drive a couple of months ago and faced the same dilemma. I installed only X3 and have had no regrets and few if any issues. I also installed only 64 bit version and did not install all the 3rd party plug ins I rarely use, only the ones that are staples for me.
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mmorgan
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/26 21:46:57
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For those who contributed and I didn't give a direct bit of 'Thanks' here it is: Thanks! And thanks to the forum in general...it's nice to have a wide group to call on for opinions. The way this turned out I am almost tempted to think I'm not as big of dunderhead as I might think...nah that's just hubris pure and simple.  Thanks again everyone. Regards,
Mike Win8(64), Sonar X3e(64) w/ RME Fireface UFX.
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Re: Opinions please, X1, X2 and X3
2014/01/27 14:47:41
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I didn't install any previous versions of Sonar when I did a clean Win 8 install. If at some point I do need VVocal or RMix I'll just install them, though it isn't likely.
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